11 Karkloof Road, 3290 Howick, South Africa
#20 of 31 vacation rentals in Howick
Guests' ChoiceBased on 423 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 4, 2025
Malte
South AfricaThe breakfast was around the corner, nice location and beautiful food. Only the service was lacking... perhaps they have been too busy with all the visitors coming through.
The location is stunning, just around Karkloof farmers Market. The place itself is absolutely unique and has a special ambience. It provided all we needed for a weekend away! Love it! They even provided a voucher for a breakfast next door, wow!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Kevin
South AfricaThe WIFI. Just the WIFI.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Riaan
South AfricaShower was difficult
Quietness
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 15, 2025
Jill
South AfricaThe bed is small for two people, but the room is small so maybe a bigger bed would be hard to get in. There was no mirror in the bedroom, The unit looks new, so some comforting touches are needed such as pictures and a rug. There was no soap in the shower. The fireplace door was cracked which meant that smoke poured into the room. This needs to be fixed immediately.
The location is very good, and the unit was big with a fully equipped kitchen. There is a very big shower with instant hot water and there are two lavatories, both in their own cubicle
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Marni
South AfricaNothing
Out of town, quiet and open space. Farm feel but with a touch of shops 🙂
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Maharaj
South AfricaNo Television😐. Bathroom needs to be tiled and the showerhead needs to be replaced. Heaters need to be installed the unit was freezing. The units have a smokey smell due to the fireplace.
Nice tranquil location. Kitchen had nice amenities.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Paul
South AfricaFarm stay, beautiful view and small businesses in the converted mushroom farm
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Wesley
South AfricaUnit seems a bit outdated, especially compared to the newly built units which are ultra modern. Also didn’t get the unit we booked online.
Quiet location away from the business of the city.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Carol
South AfricaLocation Retro design
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 17, 2025
Diane
South AfricaNothing to complain about. The only thing I would suggest is marking the taps hot and cold. A lot of water is wasted trying to figure it out as they seem to be reversed to the norm.
We loved the light and the space in the apartment. The views from the Loft were amazing. The breakfast vouchers were a nice surprise. We had everything we needed.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 12, 2025
Andrew
South AfricaUnfortunately we had some animal visitors in the roof that made sleepinh a nitemare 😞
The fire place helped kn the cold nights
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 31, 2025
Leo
SwitzerlandInternet was terrible. No phone reception either.
Clean, comfortable and cool, spacious and with everything you need for self-catering
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Candice
South AfricaThe units are quite basic but they have enough for a short stay.
We stayed at the Old Mushroom Farm in order to do a race at Karkloof Country Club, very convenient location with a lovely bakery and restaurant on site. The kids loved the vegetable garden!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Nicolle
South AfricaThe mud but not their fault and the shower. It’s a bit weak.
The boutique apartments and great breakfast and coffee included in the room rate
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Mary
South AfricaI love that there's a fireplace and the timber trails to walk my new puppy.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Tamin
South KoreaThe property is stunning, the accommodation is rustic but done so well so it doesn't feel old. There is a coffee shop/Cafe so you can have coffee/breakfast/brunch/lunch throughout the day as well as a few other cute little shops. There is also a cute play area for kids near the restaurant with a trampoline, small zipline, slide, climbing cube and a balance rope, the kids loved it! The staff were so helpful and friendly, we felt very comfortable. Was such a cute vibe, the farm is pet friendly which is awesome too!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Joanne
South AfricaBuilding was taking place next to us on a public holiday and saturday and no one mentioned it to us upon booking.
Breakfast was great in the lovely cofee shop, quirky little shops, awesome are. Although we didn't use the vegetable garden I thought it was a great idea for guests
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 10, 2025
Kirsten
South AfricaCeiling fans in the bedrooms would be a huge help. There was only one small fan in the living area.
Lovely rural location. Simple yet clean cottages. Appreciated the load shedding emergency light and candles.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Martin
South AfricaExcellent view. Good beds and bedding. Lovely braai area.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Guy
South AfricaNothing
Great location. Quiet
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Nicolle
South Africaour apartment had no curtains on front windows so there was minimal privacy and it was very hot with no Aircon. Fans helped but would highly recommend an aircon in the unit.
Well located close to Karkloof Reserve. Modern art deco style decor. Liked all the amenities on site.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Linda
South AfricaAll good
Location. It has personality.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Henrico
South AfricaLocation great. Rained the whole time so couldn't really explore the area like I planned, will be back.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Sharlene
South AfricaIt was very confusing. There were 2 rooms labelled with the no. 1. We arrived late from travel to Gauteng and it was raining. We were getting settled and the other guest for the other unit labelled 1 arrived and were extremely rude and abrasive to yo us assuming that we had taken their accommodation. This was disheartening and disappointing. This situation could have been avoided if the instruction on the message portal was clear. We were informed that we would see the key in the door if we were checking in late. Clear information should have been given seeing that there were more than one of the units labelled 1. No firelighters we available to make a fire.
The view and the tranquility.
Stayed in December 2024
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